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Sagal Abdi-Wali condemns Reform UK rhetoric ahead of by-election
Courts—22 Sept 2026, 19:452 min readSagal Abdi-Wali, Labour's candidate for the Holborn and St Pancras by-election and current leader of Camden council, has spoken out against remarks made by Reform UK's Zia Yusuf. She expressed concern that such rhetoric could deter young people from entering public life.Read more
London schools see fewer exclusions with £1.4m Charter investmentCommunity Safety—22 Sept 2026, 17:464 min readLondon's schools have seen a significant reduction in pupil exclusions and suspensions, attributed to the city's Inclusion Charter. City Hall has invested £1.4 million to support the initiative, which aims to keep young people in education and out of gangs.
Hammersmith and Fulham Council pays £750 for 10-month care assessment delayCommunity Safety—22 Sept 2026, 17:252 min readHammersmith and Fulham Council has paid £750 in compensation to a disabled resident after a 10-month delay in a care assessment. The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman intervened, stating the delay caused distress and uncertainty for the man.
Boy, 11, died on level crossing after watching phone video
Courts—22 Sept 2026, 17:253 min readAn 11-year-old boy died at a Croydon level crossing after being distracted by a video on his phone, an inquest has heard. Jaiden Shehata was walking to school when he was struck by a train. The crossing had a history of near-misses.
Croydon Council proposes cuts to council tax support
Community Safety—22 Sept 2026, 16:463 min readCroydon Council is considering significant cuts to its council tax support scheme, potentially reducing discounts for disabled residents and single parents. The proposals aim to save between £3.6m and £12m annually as part of a 'Best Value' intervention.
Man arrested in 'Putney pusher' case found dead
Courts—22 Sept 2026, 16:253 min readNicholas Brandram, 44, who was arrested in connection with the 2017 'Putney pusher' incident, was found dead at his Chiswick home on September 15, 2026. An inquest into his death has been suspended.
Earl Spencer apologises to Piers Morgan over Diana book error
Courts—22 Sept 2026, 16:253 min readEarl Spencer has apologised to broadcaster Piers Morgan for an error in his memoir, 'Swan Song: Diana, My Sister', concerning the publication of Princess Diana's gym photographs. Morgan is pursuing legal action against Spencer and his publisher.
Zhane House, 28, found dead in Lewisham
Latest—22 Sept 2026, 16:462 min readZhane House, 28, was discovered unresponsive on Conington Road in Lewisham on August 5. Her father described the incident as sudden and unexpected. A man arrested in connection with her death has been bailed.Air India crash victim's family urges PM action
Courts—22 Sept 2026, 16:052 min readMiten Patel, whose parents died in the Air India crash on 12 June 2025, has written to Prime Minister Andy Burnham. He highlighted the "catastrophic handling" of the incident, including commingled remains and the wrong caskets being sent to families.
Chessington assault investigation closed by police
Violent Crime—22 Sept 2026, 16:462 min readAn investigation into an assault involving two 11-year-old girls on Woodgate Avenue, Chessington, has been closed by the Metropolitan Police. The girls sustained minor injuries and were taken to hospital. Police stated there were no positive lines of enquiry.
Restore Britain candidate's nominator made antisemitic remarks
Courts—22 Sept 2026, 16:063 min readPatrick McGinnis, who nominated Restore Britain's candidate for the Camden by-election, made antisemitic remarks in a 2024 video, stating 'Jewish ideas have ruined the country' and 'Zionists control the media'. The video was posted online from a National Housing Party account.
Tim Westwood faces two new sexual offence charges
Courts—22 Sept 2026, 15:453 min readTim Westwood has been charged with two further sexual offences, including indecent assault in Hammersmith and Fulham in 1991 and sexual assault in Wandsworth in 2004. The Crown Prosecution Service authorised the charges following a Metropolitan Police investigation. Westwood denies all allegations and is already facing trial for multiple other charges.
Hackney Downs station assault: Police seek man after train threats
Violent Crime—22 Sept 2026, 15:252 min readBritish Transport Police are seeking to identify a man after an incident on a train and an assault at Hackney Downs station on August 30. Officers want to speak to the victim and any witnesses.Convictions quashed for men jailed on corrupt detective's evidence
Courts—22 Sept 2026, 13:463 min readTwo men convicted in 1976 of stealing mailbags have had their convictions overturned by the Court of Appeal. The convictions were based on the evidence of Detective Sergeant Derek Ridgewell, who was later jailed for corruption. This brings the total number of convictions overturned due to his misconduct to 15.
George Galloway called 'glory seeker' over Holborn and St Pancras by-election bid
Courts—22 Sept 2026, 13:463 min readGeorge Galloway has been labelled a "glory seeker" by Baroness Jenny Jones, a senior Green parliamentarian, who questioned his impact on the Holborn and St Pancras by-election. Galloway's party responded by challenging Baroness Jones's qualifications.
Woman assaulted at Vauxhall station, police seek victim
Transport Crime—22 Sept 2026, 15:251 min readA woman was assaulted on a railway platform at Vauxhall station on September 2. British Transport Police are appealing for the unidentified victim to come forward and have released an image of a man they wish to identify.Pedestrian struck by bus at Walthamstow Bus Station
Latest—22 Sept 2026, 13:262 min readA pedestrian was struck by a bus at Walthamstow Bus Station on Tuesday, September 22. The pedestrian survived the incident, which led to a police cordon and disruption to bus services.Doctor charged with genocide offences in UK court
Courts—22 Sept 2026, 12:463 min readDr Vincent Brown, also known as Dr Vincent Bajinya, has appeared at Westminster Magistrates' Court charged with genocide-related offences. The charges follow a seven-year British investigation into the 1994 Rwandan genocide and have been sent to the Old Bailey.
Lewisham man faces attempted murder charges after house fire
Violent Crime—22 Sept 2026, 13:452 min readA 58-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder and arson following a fire at a house in Ladywell. Perry Martin is also facing weapons and restraining order breach charges.